Apr 19, 2024  
2015 - 2016 CNM Catalog, Volume 48.1 
    
2015 - 2016 CNM Catalog, Volume 48.1 [The CNM Academic Year includes Fall, Spring, Summer Terms]

Computer Information Systems (Post Degree Certificate of Completion), Cyber Security Concentration


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School of Business & Information Technology (BIT)

Description

This program is specifically designed to prepare students as Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professionals. Our courses meet the NSTISSI No. 4011 and CNSSI No. 4016 Entry Level Risk Analysts requirements as well as provide current Information Systems (IS) professionals with an IS security certification to meet the needs of current and future employer requirements. Upon successful completion of this program students will receive a CNM Certificate of Completion which meets numerous government security training requirements. Students will also be prepared and encouraged to take the CompTIA Security+ test during the program to receive the industry certification.

In order to enroll in this program, the student needs to have an Associate degree or higher in a technical field such as Computer Networking, Systems Engineering, Information Systems. Department approval required.

Approximate Costs of this Educational Option

Financial Aid Considerations

Career Opportunities

Students will have met the requirements for the Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professional, NSTISSI No. 4011 and Risk Analysts, CNSSI No.4016 Entry Level upon successful completion of this program. The cyber-security field is one of the fastest growing segments in the Information Technology field, with career paths as security analyst, systems analyst and network security support specialist.

Recommended Sequence of Courses


Program Proficiencies and/or Prerequisites


In order to enroll in this program, the student must have:

  • Associate degree or higher in a technical field
  • Department approval

Term 2


Post Degree Certificate of Completion in Computer Information Systems, Cyber Security Concentration 18 credit hours


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